On The Inside

On the inside,
You're severely bleeding.
But, nobody,
Can see your wounds.

On the inside,
You're shrieks scream.
But, nobody,
Can hear your cries.

On the inside,
You're tears never stop.
But, nobody,
Can dry your eyes.

On the inside,
You're badly burned.
But, nobody,
Can see the blisters.

On the inside,
You're all alone.
But, nobody,
Realizes this is the truth.

On the inside,
You're swallowed in darkness.
But, everybody,
Sees you surrounded by light.

On the inside,
There are many problems.
But, to everyone,
There is only ONE problem.

On the inside,
You've reached out.
But, nobody,
Has ever reached back.

Until now.
You see a hand,
That reaches out to you,
But only,
On the inside.


(written February 29th, 2012)